Henrik Lundqvist

Categories: Sports
    • Born: March 2, 1982
    • Birthplace: Are, Sweden
    • 2005: NHL Debut
    • 2006: Olympic Gold Medal
    • Height: 6-1
    • Weight: 195
    • Rookie Year: 2000

  • Henrik Lundqvist is a Olympic gold medal winning goaltender from Sweden who also plays in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers.

  • Career Highlights

    Lundqvist began his career in 2000 with the Frolunda HC in the Elitserien, or Swedish Elite League. That same year he was drafted 205th overall in the NHL Draft by the New York Rangers. Lundqvist continued to play in Sweden, before making his NHL debut in 2005. In his rookie season he played 53 games, winning 30 and finishing the year with a 2.24 goals against average. In 2006, Lundqvist represented Sweden in the Winter Olympics. He was the starting goaltender throughout the tournament, leading the team to a gold medal. Lundqvist has also previously represented Sweden in the Ice Hockey World Championships, winning silver medals in 2003 and 2004. Most recently, on February 13, 2008, Lundqvist signed a contract extension with the Rangers, paying him a reported $41.25 million total over six seasons.

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